The Alexa.com website appears to be live for some users. The browser-based home for Alexa Plus, the company’s revamped digital voice assistant, was first announced at the Alexa Plus launch event in February. But until recently, Alexa.com redirected to an information page. Now, some users, […]
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Even Trump’s chief of staff was ‘aghast’ at Elon Musk’s deadly USAID cuts
Elon Musk, a billionaire who decimated the United States federal workforce using the Department of Government Efficiency, is not remembered fondly by the most powerful woman in Washington: Susie Wiles, White House Chief of Staff and the gatekeeper to President Donald Trump. In several on-the-record […]
‘Twitter never left:’ X sues Operation Bluebird for trademark infringement
X Corp. is suing Operation Bluebird, a recently-announced startup that aims to reclaim the Twitter brand for a new social network. In a lawsuit filed on Tuesday, the Elon Musk-owned company alleges Operation Bluebird is “brazenly attempting to steal” Twitter’s trademarks, claiming “Twitter never left […]
Instagram Empowers Users with New “Your Algorithm” Feature to Customize Reels Feed
Instagram is finally giving you real power over the Reels you see—and if you’ve ever felt trapped in a loop of random clips you don’t care about, this update is…
Ukraine Strikes Russian Submarine with Drones Amid Escalating Conflict – 12/17/2025, 8:29:23 AM
Key world news highlights as of December 17, 2025, morning UTC, drawn from recent bulletins: Trump expands travel ban: U.S. President-elect Trump has broadened travel restrictions to include 20 additional…
Global Stories Unveiled: Reflecting Humanity – Dec 17, 2025
Good morning, or good evening, depending on where you are. Welcome to yet another insightful journey through the world’s headlines with me, Alvin, your guide here at Greenground. As we ease into this crisp Wednesday, I hope you’re settled with a warm cup of something […]
Racks of AI chips are too damn heavy
In the span of a decade and a half, from 2010 to the end of 2024, the number of data centers in the US quadrupled. The trend is similar worldwide: more data centers, bigger, now or soon. The number of the construction projects of centers […]
2026 Mercedes CLA first drive: Entry level doesn’t mean basic
Starting at $47,250, Mercedes’ new electric sedan is quite compelling.
CITES Grants Historic Protections to Over 70 Shark and Ray Species, Tightens Trade Restrictions
Sharks and rays just secured some of the strongest international protections in history, as more than 70 species were granted new trade bans or tight restrictions under the global wildlife…
Texas sues biggest TV makers, alleging smart TVs spy on users without consent
Automated Content Recognition brings “mass surveillance” to homes, lawsuits say.
